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August 12, 2024

How repressive state power can tackle far-right violence

Baris Cayli Messina

Far-right violence in the UK threatens democracy. Baris Cayli Messina argues for repressive state power to counter this threat. Recognising that democracy is fragile, he calls for action against organisations and people that fuel extremism. Cooperation between state institutions and non-state actors is essential to combat fascist violence and ensure peaceful coexistence

August 8, 2024

What do Italians think of the dangers of authoritarianism under Meloni?

Antonio Campati

Antonio Campati, Martino Mazzoleni, and Andrea Scavo find, based on survey evidence, that Italians do not perceive an authoritarian risk in the far-right government led by Giorgia Meloni. However, they also discover a generational difference in attitudes towards democracy that may constitute concern for the future

August 7, 2024

🔮 The rising tide of populism in Canada since the Freedom Convoy

Jamie Gillies

Populist impulses are having a growing impact on the political landscape of several Western-style democracies. Jamie Gillies, Vincent Raynauld and Angela Wisniewski unpack the effects of populism in Canada, arguing that populist strategies grew as public faith in government messaging eroded during the Covid-19 pandemic.

August 6, 2024

Queer citizenship in India in times of autocratic legalism

Ankita Mukherjee

Right-wing ideology is on the rise in Indian politics. Contemporary citizenship projects such as the National Register of Citizens and the abrogation of Article 370 are increasingly using the law to implement unconstitutional changes. Ankita Mukherjee argues that individuals with intersecting minority identities have become prime targets of these projects

August 1, 2024

The delicate diplomacy between the US and China over Taiwan

Aagya Gupta

Three Communiqués, born from Nixon's 1972 historic visit to China, continue to shape Sino-American relations and influence Taiwan's status. Aagya Gupta explains how diplomatic powerplays and agreements have sustained their relevance and shapes modern geopolitics

July 30, 2024

🦋 A case for technical democracy

Kalervo N. Gulson

Democracy is a set of processes that create spaces for dissensus and radical equality. Greg Thompson and Kalervo N. Gulson argue that nowhere is the lack of democratic spaces more evident than in the field of technology and its impact on institutions and life

July 29, 2024

🔮 Small homelands: populist radical right, territories and localism

Elisa Bellè

The study of the populist radical right has recently turned to localism. Elisa Bellè argues that this is related to the distinctly territorial nature of some of its recent successes.

July 17, 2024

🎭 What can we learn from Poland’s queer capital, Poznań?

Tomasz Gola

In the EU's most homophobic country, Poznań stands out as a beacon of queer acceptance and activism. Polish native Tomasz Gola explores the ways this city has become queer-friendly, highlighting the role of local NGOs, cultural receptivity, and proactive governance in its transformation

July 16, 2024

French elections: did Macron’s gamble pay off?

Giovanni Capoccia

In calling a snap election Emmanuel Macron aimed to achieve 'clarity' on the will of French voters after defeat of his presidential list in the European elections by Marine Le Pen's far-right Rassemblement National (RN). Giovanni Capoccia explores the wisdom of this move in light of the outcome

July 9, 2024

What aspects of political representation matter to citizens?

Liron Lavi

Liron Lavi and Clareta Treger argue that citizens hold a multi-dimensional perception of political representation. Using Israel as a case study, they find that citizens feel represented on dimensions that are not important to them, and also on dimensions that reflect their satisfaction with democracy

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How repressive state power can tackle far-right violence

What do Italians think of the dangers of authoritarianism under Meloni?

🔮 The rising tide of populism in Canada since the Freedom Convoy

Queer citizenship in India in times of autocratic legalism

The delicate diplomacy between the US and China over Taiwan

🦋 A case for technical democracy

🔮 Small homelands: populist radical right, territories and localism

🎭 What can we learn from Poland’s queer capital, Poznań?

French elections: did Macron’s gamble pay off?

What aspects of political representation matter to citizens?

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